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Paul Anthony McDermott: Prince of Wales helps the Rebel County polish off its annual budget

Paul Anthony McDermott

Brexit has led to some adverse comment in the UK to the effect that we in the Republic do not have Britain’s best interests at heart. All such fears should be dispelled by some vital interior-decor news released last week.

Cork city council published a breakdown of the €203,761 it spent on a one-day visit in June by Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall. The most striking revelation was that €5,936 went on polishing door handles in the city hall. Who would have thought the Rebel County would become so tamed as to spend such a sum on ensuring British royals would not have to gaze upon muted bronze?

From now on I will be unable to pass a red shirt drinking a pint…

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